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Child mental health differences amongst ethnic groups in Britain: a systematic review
- Authors:
- GOODMAN Anna, PATEL Vikram, LEON David A.
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Public Health, 8(258), July 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central Ltd
This review compared the population-based prevalence of child mental disorders between ethnic groups in Britain, and related these findings to ethnic differences in mental health service use. Bibliographic databases were searched for population-based and clinic-based studies of children aged 0–19, including all ethnic groups and the main child mental disorders. 31 population-based and 18 clinic-based studies met the inclusion criteria. It was found that children in the main minority groups have similar or better mental health than White British children for common disorders, but may have higher rates for some less common conditions. The causes of these differences are unclear.
Preventing and responding to depression, self-harm, and suicide in older people living in long term care settings: a systematic review
- Authors:
- GLEESON Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 23(11), 2019, pp.1467-1477.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objective: The well documented demographic shift to an aging population means that more people will in future be in need of long term residential care. Previous research has reported an increased risk of mental health issues and suicidal ideation among older people living in residential care settings. However, there is little information on the actual prevalence of depression, self-harm, and suicidal behavior in this population, how it is measured and how care homes respond to these issues. Method: This systematic review of international literature addressed three research questions relating to; the prevalence of mental health problems in this population; how they are identified and; how care homes try to prevent or respond to mental health issues. Results: Findings showed higher reported rates of depression and suicidal behavior in care home residents compared to matched age groups in the community, variation in the use of standardised measures across studies and, interventions almost exclusively focused on increasing staff knowledge about mental health but with an absence of involvement of older people themselves in these programmes. Conclusion: The research discusses the implications of these findings in the context of addressing mental health difficulties experienced by older people in residential care and future research in this area. (Edited publisher abstract)
A systematic review of mental disorder, suicide, and deliberate self harm in lesbian, gay and bisexual people
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Psychiatry, 8(70), August 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
- Place of publication:
- London
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to find out the prevalence of mental disorder, substance misuse, suicide, suicidal ideation and deliberate self harm in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. Twenty five studies, mostly cross-sectional studies from the USA, met the selection criteria and were included in the review. Data from 20 studies was included in a meta-analysis. The evidence suggests that, compared to heterosexual controls, lesbian, gay and bisexual (LBG) people are at higher risk of all of the outcomes studied. The evidence is limited by the small number of studies for each outcome measured.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions relevant for young offenders with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or self-harm
- Authors:
- TOWNSEND Ellen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 33(1), February 2010, pp.9-20.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
In the context that mood and anxiety disorders and problems with self-harm are significant and serious issues that are common in young people in the criminal justice system, this study aimed to examine whether interventions relevant to young offenders with such disorders or problems are effective. In order to identify which interventions should be recommended for young offenders a systematic review of trials of interventions was undertaken, with searches of electronic databases and a check of references of key papers identified, and searches of a range of sources for unpublished studies, including contacting experts in the field. 10 studies were identified as suitable for inclusion in the review. Individual trials reported varying degrees of success in terms of the effectiveness of experimental interventions decreasing depression, anxiety or self harm, however meta-analysis of data from 3 studies showed that group-based cognitive behaviour therapy may help to reduce symptoms of depression in young offenders. The authors conclude that the trials included in the review demonstrate that it is possible to carry out randomised controlled trials for mental health problems with young offenders in both incarcerated and non-incarcerated settings, and that future studies should adopt adequate randomisation procedures, compare experimental treatments to usual care, and evaluate outcomes over a 12 month follow-up period, and that this evidence is crucial given the high unmet needs in relation to these problems in young offenders.
Preventing and responding to depression, self-harm, and suicide in older people living in long term care settings: a systematic review
- Authors:
- GLEESON Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, early cite 4 November 2018,
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objective: The well documented demographic shift to an ageing population means that more people will in future be in need of long term residential care. Previous research has reported an increased risk of mental health issues and suicidal ideation among older people living in residential care settings. However, there is little information on the actual prevalence of depression, self-harm, and suicidal behaviour in this population, how it is measured and how care homes respond to these issues. Method: This systematic review of international literature addressed three research questions relating to; the prevalence of mental health problems in this population; how they are identified and; how care homes try to prevent or respond to mental health issues. Results: Findings showed higher reported rates of depression and suicidal behaviour in care home residents compared to matched age groups in the community, variation in the use of standardised measures across studies and, interventions almost exclusively focused on increasing staff knowledge about mental health but with an absence of involvement of older people themselves in these programmes. Conclusion: Discuses the implications of these findings in the context of addressing mental health difficulties experienced by older people in residential care and future research in this area. (Edited publisher abstract)